Kitesurfing Courses in the Red Sea

There are many things to learn when you start, and getting used to the kitesurfing equipment is essential. If you try out a ‘taster’ course, usually with instruction of only 2 to 3 hours, you might learn how to fly and control a small kite on the beach. Proper courses over a couple of days will teach you basic skills such as kite launching, flying, landing, usage of the bar, lines and essential safety devices. During a week long course, you will learn more about kite setup, operation, maintenance, kite size and type considerations, and operation of all safety systems. Good centres also provide video support for training. And of course, the weather conditions play a significant role, you need to know when the wind becomes too strong and kitesurfing might become hazardous. Advanced stuff deals with weather planning and hazards, launch area selection, body dragging upwind to avoid board leash use, solo launching and landing, emergency landing, self rescue, safety gear, kite tuning, water starting, body dragging and how to stay upwind while riding. Private lessons or coaching are usually also possible, but only on request.

Even kids starting from the age of 12, who weigh at least 40 kg and are generally fit and healthy, can learn this fascinating sport with adequate children material. Some centres even offer “mixed courses” over a certain period of time where you can combine kitesurfing with windsurfing lessons or scuba diving, to make sure you won’t get bored…

The most professional centres are affiliated to internationally recognized kitesurf organizations, such as IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) or VDWST which issue certifications of different levels (beginner, advanced etc.). Most of them teach in different languages. Students receive proper certifications according to their kitesurf level reached, after successfully completing a course.